Who Said It: Amy Schumer or Lucille Ball?

Lucille Ball and Amy Schumer may have shot to stardom more than half a century apart, but these two comedians share not only a bold sense of humor but also some powerful words of wisdom. See if you can figure out which woman uttered these quotes on life love, laughter and the secret to success.

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Question 1 of 10

"I'm not funny. What I am is brave."

Lucy

These are Lucy's words, but they could just as easily have been Amy's for the brave way she's built a career out of being completely and totally herself.

Amy

Question 2 of 10

"The best advice my mother gave me was to 'be a lady.' But I never really knew what that meant, and obviously didn't take it."

Lucy

Amy

In addition to these motherly words of advice, Amy also revealed on Letterman in 2015 that her mother had told her, "You need to love like you've never been hurt."

Question 3 of 10

"The moments that make life worth living are when things are at their worst and you find a way to laugh."

Lucy

Amy

These words came from Amy, whose show, "Inside Amy Schumer" is one of the more subversive comedy shows Comedy Central has aired.

Question 4 of 10

"I am a real ham. I love an audience."

Lucy

It's no surprised that Lucy loved to perform -- hamming it up by stuffing chocolates in her mouth, playing the role of a vixen in a short black wig, or coming up with scheme after scheme.

Amy

Question 5 of 10

"Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've never banked on it, and I'm afraid of people who do."

Lucy

Lucy went on to say that she credited her success to hard work and the ability to recognize an opportunity.

Amy

Question 6 of 10

"I say if I'm beautiful. I say if I'm strong."

Lucy

Amy

Amy finished this by saying, "You will not determine my story -- I will" during a 2014 speech at the Gloria Awards addressing confidence and body-image issues.

Question 7 of 10

"Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead."

Lucy

Despite the fact that she was known for her red hair, Lucy was born a brunette.

Amy

Question 8 of 10

"Hunger brings out the genius in people. I like hungry people."

Lucy

Lucy's words reflect the years she spent scraping by to make it in show business before hitting it big on television in the 1950s.

Amy

Question 9 of 10

"I am a hot-blooded fighter and I am fearless."

Lucy

Amy

Amy spoke these words at a gala hosted by the Ms. Foundation for Women in 2014.

Question 10 of 10

"The secret to staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age."